Nomination deadline for Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal is Dec. 9
The purpose of the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal is to recognize the involvement, determination and constant striving of Quebecers who have a positive influence in their community or the Québec nation.
Dawson College can recommend up to two students. Faculty and staff members can nominate students to the Awards Office until 4 p.m. December 9. A selection committee will then choose the two candidates to be nominated by the Awards Office.
To be eligible for a nomination by an educational establishment, the student must, at the time of the submission:
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (SC 2001, c 27.) and reside permanently in Québec;
- be under 29 years of age;
- be registered at a secondary school, college or university, public or private, or a vocational training centre (within a school board) located in Quebec, of which the program is recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur;
- by her or his involvement:
- have demonstrated a sustained voluntary action at the community and social levels;
or - have shown an inspiring attitude, a positive influence inside a group or community;
- have demonstrated a sustained voluntary action at the community and social levels;
- be able to achieve the objectives of her or his curriculum.
Please note there is no monetary prize for this award.
Please nominate through your Omnivox portal. Look for Awards and Scholarships under the Student Services menu on the left.
